The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

Liberation is not deliverance.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.